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G. Wayne Hillis Jr. is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation. G. has over 40 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Atlanta, GEORGIA
- Experience
- over 40 years
- Known for
- Business · Employment · Litigation
- Handles Business, Employment, and Litigation matters from Atlanta, GEORGIA.
- Over 40 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Atlanta) (2026).
About G. Wayne Hillis Jr.: G. Wayne Hillis Jr. is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation. G. has over 40 years of legal experience.
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Practice focus
G. Wayne Hillis Jr. represents clients in Atlanta, Georgia across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About G. Wayne Hillis Jr.
Wayne Hillis is an experienced trial attorney with more than 30 years of experience representing clients in high-stakes, complex business, securities, and employment litigation and arbitration. With more than 200 trials under his belt, he has the experience and skill to successfully represent his clients at trial. Wayne uses his experience and seasoned judgment to guide his clients to the best, most cost-effective solution for their business.
As a securities trial lawyer, Wayne represents securities broker-dealers, investment advisors, and individual investment professionals in state and federal courts and in FINRA arbitrations, where he defends all manner of securities-related claims. He has also served as lead coordinating counsel and lead trial counsel in several mass actions and has represented clients in responding to the full gamut of regulatory inquiries, investigations, and enforcement actions.
Credentials
Education
University of Georgia
J.D. · 1986
University of Georgia
B.A. · 1983
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Georgia
1986 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Atlanta)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Atlanta)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Atlanta)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Distinguished Service Award (Atlanta Bar Association's Minority & Diversity Clerkship Program)
2012
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — as the Atlanta 2016 "Lawyer of the Year" in Litigation-Labor & Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — magazine (2005-2006, 2013-2020)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Strathmore's Who's Who
2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2009-present)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Distinguished Service Award, Atlanta Bar Association's Minority & Diversity Clerkship Program (2012)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, American Bar Foundation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell rated AV Preeminent
2026
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What areas of law does G. Wayne Hillis Jr. practice?
G. Wayne Hillis Jr. focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation.
Where is G. Wayne Hillis Jr. located?
G. Wayne Hillis Jr. primarily serves clients in Atlanta, Georgia, with an office at 1230 Peachtree Street NE.
How experienced is G. Wayne Hillis Jr.?
G. Wayne Hillis Jr. has 40 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1986.
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